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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour wants to give back to fans with Stanley Cup run

It has been almost 20 years since Rod Brind’Amour captained the Carolina Hurricanes to their first Stanley Cup championship victory. Although the franchise has suffered through plenty of agony in the last two decades, the passion that the former center helped instill in this community still burns brightly today.

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How tough lessons made Frederik Andersen the MVP-c...

From past struggles in conference finals rounds to health scares, it has not always been a smooth ascent for the Canes netminder.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Free Agent Focus: Carolina Hurricanes

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Athlon Sports / May 28

NHL Legend Wayne Gretzky Makes Strong Statement on Hurricanes’ K’Andre Miller

Rod Brind'Amour and his Carolina Hurricanes have been dominant during the 2026 NHL playoffs. Led by Frederik Andersen's third shutout of the playoffs, Carolina defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night.

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / Total Apex Sports / May 28

Stankoven Sets the Tone in Carolina’s Statement Win

Logan Stankoven didn’t waste a shift. From the moment he stepped over the boards, he played like a forward who understood the stakes and the moment. Carolina

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Shayne Gostisbehere News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Hurricanes’ Shayne Gostisbehere already looking to Stanley Cup Final after Game 4 win

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. They are one win away from their first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 2006.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 4-0 Game 4 Shutout Win Over Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from the Stanley Cup Final. That’s no typo. The Hurricanes take a 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final after shutting out the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in Game 4.

Logan Stankoven News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Logan Stankoven’s ‘simple’ message on dominant Game 4 Canadiens win

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from the Stanley Cup Final. Sebastian Aho provided the initial spark, but he and his teammates slammed the door shut on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4.

Frederik Andersen News / Daily Faceoff / May 27

Andersen sets Hurricanes franchise playoff shutout record

A little bit of history has been made by a player who is a key part of his team’s deep run in these Stanley Cup Playoffs. In making 18 saves in a 4-0 victory

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / May 27

First-period spree brings Hurricanes to verge of Stanley Cup Final

The visiting Hurricanes scored three times in less than three minutes in the first period and Frederik Andersen made 18 saves, lifting Carolina to a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday.

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The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Mitch Marner grateful for first Cup Final trip after enduring 'dark times in hockey'

How has John Tortorella impacted the Golden Knights?

Tortorella defends Jared Bednar in wake of West Final sweep

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason

Mikko Rantanen News / Daily Faceoff / May 27

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Last season, few players were in the news more than Mikko Rantanen. Obviously, when a player hasn’t signed a contract, there will be plenty of discussion surrounding them.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

Hurricanes’ Impressive Shot Suppression Continues to Lead to Success

If I told you that the Carolina Hurricanes have given up an average of 15 shots per game through the first three games of the Eastern Conference Final against the Montreal Canadiens, you’d think I was insane.

Blake Murray News / Inside The Rink / May 26

ECHL: Blake Murray Suspended For Game 4 of Western Conference Finals

The ECHL Department of Player Safety has announced that they’ve suspended Fort Wayne Komets forward Blake Murray for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 27

The Hurricanes are exposing something big about the Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes have been pelting Montreal with nonstop shots, while the Canadiens are doing the opposite: fewer attempts, but trying to make each one count.

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The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to record at least five game-winning goals in their Stanley Cup Playoff career can you name in eight minutes?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 3-2 Game 3 Overtime Win Over Canadiens

For the second straight game, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime, and are now leading the Eastern Conference Final 2-1.

Taylor Hall News / Stadium Rant / May 26

Canadiens Vs. Hurricanes Game 3: Canes Edge Habs In OT, Offside Challenge Key

The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. With the series tied 1-1, this is the Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Game 3 recap. Click here for the Game Two recap.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Svechnikov’s OT winner lifts Hurricanes to 2-1 series lead over Canadiens

After the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens split the first two games of the Eastern Conference Final in Raleigh, the series shifted to the Mecca of hockey for a crucial Game 3 at Bell Centre.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 26